Something… (A Pinoy Nurse’s Story)
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ CareersPosted on December 28th, 2009 by admin
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Another christmas has passed and just few more days to go we’ll bid goodbye to 2009 (and hopefully to the misfortunes that we have experienced this year) and welcome 2010 with hopeful smiles. In my case, I still feel a bit squeamish and doubtful if I could really sing the “auld lang syne” merrily— could [...]
Another Battle Conquered: NCLEX
Category: About the NCLEX-RN, Filipino Nurses, Filipino Nurses' StoriesPosted on December 15th, 2009 by admin
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As a nursing student, I have always considered the National Council on Licensure Examination (NCLEX) as the ultimate exam that I had to pass in order for me to feel complete about my nursing studies. I admit, just like any other second courser in nursing, going to the United States is my wish for my [...]
Don’t Let the Pain Remain (Hospital Nursing)
Category: Filipino Nurses, Filipino Nurses' StoriesPosted on December 1st, 2009 by admin
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I have had the opportunity to become an Emergency Room nurse at our local hospital for about three months. And one of the most routinary procedures done is IV insertion. It’s easy to do with adults because there’s almost zero resistance. There are some who have needles-or-anything-sharp phobia (whatever that is called) but they’re left [...]
That Nurse Wears Prada (Story of a Nurse)
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ CareersPosted on November 24th, 2009 by admin
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PRADA, GUCCI and all those fancies haven’t only fascinated me but had literally ruled my world! If you know me, you’d probably spell my name as F-A-S-H-I-O-N.
I used to be that typical ragamuffin until my dad strike it rich. To cut it short, I was the living proof of Cinderella’s rags to [...]
Patriotism vs. Perfidy
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ Careers, Nursing Industry in the Philippines, Striving Pinoy NursesPosted on November 16th, 2009 by admin
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A nation with rich culture, profuse natural resources and good-natured people; the Philippines is on earnest efforts in realizing its aspiration of becoming a strong Republic.
Once regarded as one of the most glorious and progressive countries in Asia, the Philippines was placed second to Japan in terms of economic status besting other Asian countries [...]
The Nursing Transition
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ CareersPosted on November 9th, 2009 by admin
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A brilliant nurse once described nursing as: “A profession sincerely dedicated in the service of others, Nursing is basically a calling to serve and give care to others especially in times of great need such as during sickness and old age. Once regarded as a vocation rather than a profession, Nursing involves the willingness to [...]
Hope for our Hopes
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ Careers, Striving Pinoy NursesPosted on November 3rd, 2009 by admin
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It’s just like a few months ago when I was greeting everyone a happy new year and now some are already greeting me an advance merry Christmas. Sometimes we tend to care less of time and later on realize that the year is coming close to its end. It’s the “ber” months once again and [...]
Their US Working Visas
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nurses’ Careers, Striving Pinoy NursesPosted on October 26th, 2009 by admin
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The other day I was flabbergasted learning that my colleague together with 18 other nurses are scheduled to fly to the US in the next two weeks. Just as I thought that the hiring of foreign nurses in the US has been stopped; their working visa applications has been approved. I really regretted it ’cause [...]
Work-Related Hazards (Hospital Nursing)
Category: Filipino Nurses, Nursing Industry in the PhilippinesPosted on October 19th, 2009 by admin
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There aren’t so many hospitals in the Philippines that follow certain guidelines with regards to occupational hazards as well as assistance in the event that healthcare personnel are exposed to such. Others strictly do, some are not serious in adhering to these guidelines and even some do not have any guidelines to follow.
I am a [...]
Verbal Shock Absorbers (Nurse’s Role)
Category: Filipino Nurses, Filipino Nurses' Stories, Nurses’ CareersPosted on October 13th, 2009 by admin
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I don’t know if nurses in the Philippines notice this but it has already been existent in the clinical system of the country for quite some time. I’m talking about the people’s view regarding the doctor-nurse professional relationship. I’ve been a nurse for four years now and ever since I was a student nurse I’ve [...]